Chase in Chinese
Chase in Chinese is 蔡斯 (Cài Sī).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- hunter
Chase is a name of English origin, generally understood to mean "hunter". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1885 and peaked in 2009. Names sharing the same root meaning include Hunter.
3 ways to write Chase
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
蔡斯
Cài Sī
The standard transliteration of Chase: 蔡 (cài, "a surname (phonetic 'chai')"), 斯 (sī, "this (phonetic 's')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 2 characters: 蔡 cài + 斯 sī. The tone contour is 4-1 (falling, high level).
Character breakdown
27 strokes total (simplified)- 蔡
cài
Tone 4 · 15 strokes (simplified)
a surname (phonetic 'chai')
- 斯
sī
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
this (phonetic 's')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
文轩
Wén Xuān
Inspired by "hunter": 文 (wén, "literature, culture; refined") + 轩 (xuān, "lofty; carriage with canopy"), expressing elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
Chase's meaning ("hunter") has no direct Chinese equivalent, so 文 (literature, culture; refined) and 轩 (lofty; carriage with canopy) express elegance and good character instead.
Character breakdown
11 strokes total (simplified)- 文
wén
Tone 2 · 4 strokes (simplified)
literature, culture; refined
- 轩
xuān
Tone 1 · 7 strokes (simplified)
lofty; carriage with canopy
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
文子
Wén Zǐ
文 (wén, "literature, culture; refined") + 子 (zǐ, "son, child; master (honorific)"): a natural Chinese given name themed on elegance and good character.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "chas" (cài), so 文 ("literature, culture; refined") and 子 ("son, child; master (honorific)") were chosen for elegance and good character.
Character breakdown
7 strokes total (simplified)- 文
wén
Tone 2 · 4 strokes (simplified)
literature, culture; refined
- 子
zǐ
Tone 3 · 3 strokes (simplified)
son, child; master (honorific)
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Recent US usage of Chase
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Chase ranked 147 among names recorded for boys, with 15,097 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 159,248 boys named Chase since 1885, with the high point in 2009 (7,386 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #110 to #94 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2009
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1885
- Total since 1880
- 159,248
More About Chase in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Chase offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Chase, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Hunter in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Hunter in Chinese, Henry in Chinese, and Blake in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Bradley in Chinese, Antonio in Chinese, Edward in Chinese, and Marcus in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Chase, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Chase to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chase in Chinese characters?
蔡斯 (Cài Sī), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Does Chase change in traditional Chinese?
No. 蔡斯 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.
How many strokes does 蔡斯 have?
27 strokes in simplified form; per character: 蔡 15, 斯 12.